CRESSWELL CRESCENT, WS3 2UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2UW

CRESSWELL CRESCENT, WS3 2UW, Walsall has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.57 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2UW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 482 crimes and a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 2UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2UW, encompassing approximately 4131 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 2UW area, explore the WS3 2UW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS3 2UW area, visit the WS3 2UW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS3 2UW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sneyd Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Netley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Mulberry Road with total crimes: 2

CRESSWELL CRESCENT, WS3 2UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.97-20.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.26-67.86%
Anti-social behaviour52.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.21-42.86%
Shoplifting40.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.1047.37%
Criminal damage and arson76.780.00%
Shoplifting41.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-40.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.74-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour54.60150.00%
Other theft31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.4123.53%
Shoplifting105.0811.11%
Vehicle crime32.420.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.8621.43%
Shoplifting94.11125.00%
Drugs52.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Public order30.7350.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.50-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.39150.00%
Shoplifting41.21-50.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-50.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.37-23.08%
Shoplifting84.84166.67%
Vehicle crime41.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-33.33%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.1052.94%
Criminal damage and arson66.2950.00%
Vehicle crime51.45400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.21100.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.74-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.11100.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.160.00%
Possession of weapons54.840.00%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20249
June 202428
May 202419
April 202421
March 202417
February 202414
January 202420
December 202326
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20245
January 20241

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 2UW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sneyd Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Netley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Mulberry Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Roche Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Netley Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Glastonbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Neath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cresswell Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Margam Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Abingdon Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Mossley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Fisher Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Mulberry Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Chepstow Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Hilton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Broad Lane Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1